Roasted Chicory Root from China
Whole or ground roasted chicory root used as a caffeine-free coffee alternative, brewed like coffee. It falls under HTS 2101.30.00.00 as a roasted coffee substitute, distinct from actual coffee extracts in heading 2101.11.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify roasting process documentation to confirm it's a coffee substitute, not mixed with coffee (which goes to 0901)
• Label as caffeine-free to avoid misclassification
• Watch for agricultural entry requirements like phytosanitary certificates